Chambers Dictionary & Thesaurus Pack ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
The dictionary and thesaurus of choice for word lovers.
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- Extensive PR campaign for the new Chambers Dictionary and Thesaurus Pack at Christmas including national press and consumer lifestyle publications. - Wide-reaching digital marketing campaign including a social media campaign, email marketing campaign and updates to the Chambers website alerting Chambers fans to the new pack.
Dictionary Over 470,000 words, phrases and meanings - more than any comparable dictionary Completely up to date but still just as interested in the esoteric and intriguing words we've lost Now includes a Word Lover's Miscellany: lists of words to cherish, words to watch, words to use in Scrabble® and other word games The dictionary of choice for word lovers and puzzle fiends
Thesaurus
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 9780550106407 Nov 12 £50.00
*£20.00 off when bought as a pack* –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Format: HB Binding: Hardback
420,000 synonyms and antonyms, plus a range of intriguing quotations and proverbs for extra context.
Extent: 1200 + 1920 pp
200 updated entries - the latest words covering social changes - the environment, gender, technology, fashion, business and the recession.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Individual Components The Chambers Dictionary, 4e 9780550102379 - £40.00 The Chambers Thesaurus, 12e 9780550102485 - £30.00
90 updated 'types of' panels - from films and literature to martial arts and marketing. Included for the first time: 'the cloud', 'freecycle', 'bargainous' 'yummy mummy', 'dress down' and 'wiggle room'. New Word Lover's Gallimaufry - compelling word lists of practical writing and speaking advice plus a fascinating insight into English's rich evolution.
Summary Immerse yourself in the most interesting, authoritative, and helpful English Dictionary and Thesaurus available - the unrivalled guides for word lovers. Whether you're an avid wordgamer or just enjoy revelling in the quirks and curiosities of the English language, this pack is your ultimate companion. These books work hand-in-hand - The Chambers Dictionary delves deep into all the glories of the English language, covering weird and wonderful words like spoffish, jobernowl, mullligrubs and humdudgeon, whilst the thesaurus includes the latest quirky words entering the language such as ‘cyberbully’, ‘ewaste’ and ‘daycation’. One can also explore the rise of Blinglish including the words 'bruv' and 'safe'. Within The Chambers Thesaurus there is the Word Lover's Gallimaufry, a brand new 48-page section of curious and intriguing word lists, offering practical advice for anyone wanting to write, present or speak creatively. The Chambers Dictionary includes a Word Lover's Miscellany with list upon list of words to appeal to the English language addict. Meticulously researched and expertly written, the highly acclaimed Chambers range has been at the forefront of presenting knowledge and learning in an engaging and accessible way since it was first established in the 19th century.
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Target Market Adult, General, Word Gamers ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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